Transport Manager

TLP recruitment; Croydon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK distributor is seeking a Transport Operations Manager to oversee all transport operations within the distribution framework. The ideal candidate will ensure service levels, safety, and compliance while managing a motivated team to achieve output objectives. A CPC qualification and experience in transport management are essential, with food distribution knowledge being a plus. This position offers a competitive salary between £45-50,000 plus excellent training, benefits, and on-site parking.

Benefits

Excellent training programme

Excellent pension

On-site parking

Other excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Must have previous transport management experience.
• CPC qualification is essential.
• Knowledge of food distribution is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage and motivate a team to achieve daily output objectives and KPI’s.
• Ensure sufficient fleet resource to meet site targets.
• Prepare annual operating budgets for distribution activities.
• Fulfill customer requirements to the highest economical standard.
• Implement relevant transport standards and procedures.
• Lead planning and strategy meetings.

Skills

Transport management experience

Leadership

Knowledge of food distribution

Education

CPC qualification

Job description

Transport Operations Manager

£45-50,000 plus excellent benefits

Commutable from Croydon, Orpington, Redhill and Surbiton

A leading UK distributor is seeking an individual to manage all aspects of their distribution operation with key focus on their transport operation. The role will be to ensure that company service levels, safety and legal compliance are applied at all time.

Responsibilities

• Manage and motivate a team to achieve daily output objectives and KPI’s.
• Ensure that there is sufficient fleet resource to meet site targets together with managing all vehicle maintenance.
• Prepare annual operating budgets for all distribution activities.
• Ensure that customer requirements are fulfilled to the highest economical standard at all times.
• Implement all relevant transport related standards and procedures.
• Lead planning and strategy meetings to formulate the direction and nature of the site.

The ideal candidate will have previous transport management experience together with a CPC qualification. Knowledge of food distribution would be of advantage.

On offer to you

• £45-50,000 per year
• Excellent training programme
• Excellent pension and excellent benefits
• On-Site Parking